Sounds like a dream job below... however some of my colleagues tell me that to apply for this position, the Bank of Canada isn't thrilled to higher paper money collectors... so for those who are interested this may be a dream job... but don't state that you are an an avid collector of Canadian paper money.
Also, the compensation seem high... but in Vancouver, BC, it's equivalent to earning $40k in Ontario. Everything in Vancouver is expensive.
Senior Regional Representative (Currency) – British Columbia & Yukon (06-DBO-131 NL)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA;
Job Category: Communications
Industry: Banking/Finance
Number Of Positions: 1
Date Posted: May 25, 2006
Banking Operations Department/Currency
Salary effective 1 July 2006
Salary Range: $75,590 to $87,505* (Position grade 19), depending on the qualifications of the candidate
*Base salary to which re-earnable performance pay may be added
Notes
This position is being posted internally and externally on a concurrent basis.
Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability status clearance.
In order for your candidacy to be considered, you must complete the online questionnaire that will appear when you submit your application.
Any offer will be based on the result of second-language testing.
Position Type: Regular
Job Summary
As the Senior Regional Representative (Department of Banking Operations/Currency) for British Columbia and Yukon, you are based in Vancouver and are responsible for representing the Bank of Canada and for promoting its initiatives in British Columbia and Yukon. As the eyes, ears, and voice of the Bank in the region, you are responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders.
You are a member of the Bank’s Regional Team, which has more than 20 professional and support staff in five locations across Canada.* Under the supervision of the Assistant Director responsible for the regional offices (based in Ottawa), you work with other senior regional representatives to set the team’s direction and business priorities. You also support the management of the Department of Banking Operations (DBO), of which the Regional Team is a part.
In the Vancouver office, you work alongside your counterpart in the Research Department to facilitate the delivery of Bank products and services, gather information at a strategic level, and speak on behalf of the Bank as a front-line contact and media spokesperson.
Currency is the main focus of DBO’s regional representatives. You support the Bank’s bank note communication and compliance objectives and monitor and analyze regional developments in areas such as counterfeiting and bank note use. You work closely with other teams in Ottawa to plan and deliver communication programs aimed at educating target audiences, such as cash handlers, about bank note authentication. You also work closely with regional law enforcement agencies and crown prosecutors, financial institutions, retail organizations, and the hospitality and gaming industries. You support the Bank's regional outreach program and foster ties with industry, government, and educational institutions.
The Bank Note Distribution System (BNDS) is overseen and supported by DBO’s senior regional representatives across Canada. As the representative for British Columbia and Yukon, you chair two regional committees, ensure compliance to BNDS policies at the Regional Distribution Centres, and contribute to National BNDS Working Group activities. You also maintain business relations between the Bank and representatives of participating institutions, armoured car companies, and third-party service providers.
Finally, you manage a regional office budget and staff comprising one senior analyst, one analyst, and one administrative assistant. Managing the performance and development of these individuals, including coaching, is an important aspect of the management role.
* Members of the Regional Team are based in the Bank's regional offices in Halifax, Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. The Bank’s Research Department also has regional teams in these locations.
Screening Criteria
university degree in business or communications or in an equivalent discipline
a minimum of seven years with increasing levels of management responsibilities
work experience in communications and/or a financial environment
availability to travel on a regular basis
linguistic requirement: a minimum of a functional level in second official language
Position Requirements
English and French essential
ability to motivate internal and external individuals and groups to collaborate and work together as partners to achieve common objectives; an ability to deal effectively with all levels of stakeholders, including those at the most senior level
ability to communicate in a clear and compelling manner, in writing and orally, with strong interpersonal skills
knowledge of processes and techniques required to effectively convey information relating to bank notes
well-developed analytical and decision-making skills that demonstrate a wide range of considerations and perspectives
ability to develop long-term strategies and to deal with sensitive issues that can rapidly become problematic
ability to develop long-term business plans and direct multiple projects and events, drawing upon various disciplines, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, and risk management
ability to energize and focus others on clear objectives, and to provide support, guidance, and feedback in the achievement of those objectives
Assets
general knowledge of the Bank of Canada and its functions, including knowledge of the Department of Banking Operations and its relationship to other Bank departments
general understanding of Canada’s financial system and how it operates, including the distribution of bank notes
experience as a media spokesperson
Priority will be given to candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Qualified candidates are required to submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter highlighting how their education, training, and experience meet the above-mentioned Screening Criteria and Position Requirements. Applications should be sent by 7 June 2006.
Any offer will be contingent upon reaching a relocation agreement.
